Chia-Luh Chung
chung@enel.ucalgary.ca
Permanent Address Current Address
Apt. Blk. 312, Ang Mo Kio 7b, Creston Cresent, N.W.
Ave. 3, #15-2102 Calgary, Alberta
Singapore 560312 Canada T2M 4J9
H: (65)-456-3102 H: (403)-289-5909
O: (403)-220-8792
FAX: (403)-282-6855
Objective
A challenging position, utilizing abilities developed through my experience and education, with the opportunty for professional growth based on performance.
Summary
M.Sc. in electrical engineering with a broad knowledge of digital signal processing from normal 1D signal to multi-dimensional signal and specializing in image compression.
Education
Master of Science in
Electrical Engineering,
University of Calgary,
Alberta, Canada.
Sep. 93 - Aug. 96 (expected).
- A member of the
Micronet MD-DSP research group of Canada;
- Researched on the methods of coding and processing of multi-dimensional
signals;
- Developed a 1D image compression scheme based on fractal scan and fractal
coding technique.
Bachelor of Science with
Distinction
in Electrical Engineering (minor in Computer Engineering),
University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Sep. 89 - Apr. 93.
Involved with projects in 3D solid modeling, both conventional DSP processor implementation and neural network implementation for adaptive signal processing, and software simulations of digital communication systems.
Awarded:
-
Gold Medal from Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists
and Geophysicists in Alberta in 93;
- Dean's List
in 90-93;
- Trajan and Florica Nitescu Scholarship in 91-92;
- UMA Group Scholarship in 90;
- University of Calgary Undergraduate Merit Award in 90-92.
Experience
NovAtel Communication Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
May 93 - Aug. 93
Research Assisitant (Engineer-in-training)
- Responsible for a research project aimed at building a prototype of a
1-bit Delta-Sigma (D-S) A/D converter based on a switched-capacitor
design;
- Investigated the hardware implementation of certain filter structures
using switched-capacitor technology;
- Performed mixed-domain (analogue-digital) analysis and simulation of the
implementation;
- Constructed a prototype 1-bit D-S A/D converter using discrete
components.
May 92 - Aug. 92
Summer Student
- Investigated the feasibility of using a D-S A/D converter with a bandpass
characteristic in a digital communication system;
- Simulated and verified the design of the converter using ComDisco SPW
software;
- Optimized the design to suit the specifications for a digital wireless
communication system;
- Evaluated the performance of the optimized design under various operating
conditions.
Singapore Armed Forces, Singapore.
Mar. 87 - Aug. 89 Platoon Sergeant
- Served as an instructor in the School of Basic Military Training;
- Instructed new recruits in the basic military skills, from drills to
combat, from physical training to weapon handling.
Skills and Knowledge
Technical
- In-depth knowledge in multi-dimensional signal processing, covering 1D
digital signals, still images, and video sequences;
- Working understanding of control systems, digital systems, electronics,
fractals, neural networks, and chaos theory;
- Intuitive understanding of system design.
Computer related
- Experienced in software simulations and prototyping using both high-level
and low-level languages;
- Well versed in C and C++ and object-oriented approach and programmed in
many other computer languages such as Pascal, Fortran, BASIC, and
several assembly languages;
- Accustomed to the operation and environment of workstations and PC's and
the common operating systems and user interfaces, such as Unix, DOS,
NEXTSTEP, Xwindow system, and MS Window;
- Familiar with MATLAB and ComDisco SPW system.
General
- Fluent in both English and Chinese;
- Strong analytical and organisational skills;
- Comfortable with mathematical modelling of systems;
- Capable of working individually or in a team.
Activities and Interests
- Volunteered in Festival Hong Kong `92, Calgary;
- Assisted
in the
International Student Centre in University of Calgary
during the acedemic year of 93-94.
- Especially interested in high fidelity audio reproduction;
- Interests includes all rackets games and winter sports;
- Travelled to several countries throughout North America and Western
Europe.
References available upon request.